US Edition'Keep your cool' during emergency alert test, government says
Tens of millions of UK phones on 4G and 5G networks simultaneously emitted a 10-second siren and vibration in a nationwide emergency alert test conducted by government planners.
- On September 7, millions of mobile phones in the UK emitted a siren sound as part of a national emergency alert test.
- The alert paused England's cricket match against South Africa and delayed a rugby league match kickoff.
- This test is the second of its kind, following one in 2023, and aims to prepare the public for emergencies.
- The emergency alert system has issued real warnings five times in two years, including alerts during Storm Eowyn and due to an unexploded WWII bomb.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
Podcasts & Opinions
89 Articles
89 Articles
Arab NewsReposted by 
Insider Paper
Insider PaperUK mobile phones blare in national emergency test
LONDON: Millions of mobile phones across the UK blared a siren sound at the same time on Sunday as part of government efforts to better prepare for national emergencies. The nationwide drill caused England’s third ODI cricket match against South Africa to be paused while kick-off for a rugby league match was pushed back to avoid disruption. At 3:00 p.m. (1400 GMT), phones and
·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Read Full Article
Evening Standard+26 Reposted by 26 other sources
Sirens blare from mobile phones in test of national emergency alert system
At 3pm on Sunday, mobiles connected to 4G and 5G networks vibrated and sounded for around 10 seconds.
·London, United Kingdom
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources89
Leaning Left8Leaning Right6Center54Last UpdatedBias Distribution79% Center
Bias Distribution
- 79% of the sources are Center
79% Center
12%
C 79%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
